I decided to watch Julie Taymor's Across the Universe again a few days ago. The film is a Beatles musical set in the Vietnam era, capturing the counterculture movement of the late 60s and early 70s. The entire movie is a joy to watch, but I found myself especially alert when the song Come Together cued in. I was fascinated by the clothing of all the characters, and the effortless cool vibe exuded by Jo-Jo when he walked to the house in this scene (Jimi Hendrix anyone?). And because I couldn't find a better photo, we are stuck with Exhibit A below. Unless of course you have seen and memorized the film like I have. In which case you can most likely envision what I'm talking about in your mind's eye.
image credit: fanpix.net via Google images
The late 60s/70’s fashion was the flower power era, drawing inspiration from the hippie movement and ethnic influences. Bell bottoms and flared trousers are all gifts of the 70's fashion to the world. I recently declared my love for bell bottoms here. But I figured I should reiterate. These metallic flared trousers are a vintage gem. Paired with a union jack tee from new look and a headscarf/turban from talbot. My sister says they would be better suited for a fancy dress party, but where's the fun in that?
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Abs
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Great photos! i'm in love with the top! : )
I love the pictures of your blog, :).
Great blog,
I'll be following you!
Your trousers are amazing!!.
xoxo,
Ster.
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Fantastic photos! Like the one on the stairs!
xxxxx
Amazing photos and your top is amazing.
The lighting in the second photo is gorgeous!
x
Great pictures. Your outfit is amazing.
that's one of my favourite beatles songs (: love your tee!
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Gorgeous photos!
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cute top!
cute shirt
and thanks for comment
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I love Across the Universe!!! Cute shirt.
-Kayla, Style and Caffeine
i love across the universe.. they did such a great job with every song! your outfit is amazing
xx
love the pants they are so lovely...
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There`s nothingg like a sprinkle of fashion history &&ndd a dash of some lovely pictorials
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i adore bell bottoms. actually anything 70s!
OH!! such a great outfit, love the sparkling pants :)
xx
love your top
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Say that I love your look is not enough!! Retrò yet cool! Thanks for your lovely comment. I'm a follower of your, now!!
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I love everything here. You have such great style, love your blog!
Those pants remind me of the Beatles. The flare bottom. :)
I love it.
Have a great Sunday!
LOVE!
the second picture is just amazing :)
Beautiful piics !!
You are so beautiful. I love these bell bottoms too.
I love the headscarf/turban as well. It goes really well with the entire outfit.
I watched Across The Universe once, and I honestly don't love it. It's because I only adore the music and how it's shown, but I don't like the actual movie/plot of it. As a series of awesome music videos, I really really LOVE it though.
~Z
i'm a hippie at heart so lovin' your 60/70s posts. :) this look is so cute and diggin' the top!
haven't seen the movie, but sounds like i must check it out!
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BELL BOTTOMS ARE SO SNAZZY. Therefore, you are SNAZZY. Honoured? YOU SHOULD BE.
And golly, I STILL haven't seen Across the Universe. I suck? YES.
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beautiful photos!!
@Stern, Kaye A & marzia ponzi: Thanks so for following! I'll be sure to stop by your blogs soon :)
@Zabrinah: I have to admit, it took me watching it 3 times to follow it all the way through. And then I appreciated what it was trying to do/portray
@Style-haus: I recommend it. Just be warned you might be a little puzzled in parts
@Lexy: Haha! I feel very honoured. Thanks you. Having not seen the film does not mean you suck. You're just too awesome for that.
Fun vintage pants!!!!
great blog! I'm from Toronto too =P
love the tshirt - I have a similar one too..if you don't mind me asking, where were these photos taken?
Love the outfit, the 60's & 70's have always been a huge inspiration for me.
Across the universe if one of my fav movies, so original
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you look stunning here!! your photos rock! :) x
Great outfit!Loving the vibe of 60's/70's right now.
Nuheila
I love across the universe. My fav scene is the one where they sing while my guitar gently weeps.
ooooooh i want to watch it now!
Oh gosh, the fab bell bottoms just keep coming over here. Love them! And I was delighted with this movie too, I was especially pleased that they included my favorite Beatles song, "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window"
you look great! the trousers really rock, that's a unique piece.
I watched Across The Universe several times but never really got to its end. But my favorite songs there is All My Loving, If I Fell, and Across The Universe itself. :)
I haven't seen that movie yet but keep hearing great things. I definitely need to put it on my Netflix list! :)
You look beautiful in these photos. I just can't get enough of your bell bottoms. And your shirt rocks. xo
You make bell bottoms look cool!
Um, do you live in a castle??? Where in god's name were these gorgeous pictures taken?
And I'm sad to admit I haven't seen Across the Universe yet. I'm a lousy moviegoer, which is a shame because there are so many good ones I've missed!!
Love that movie :) Great pics!
loving the first photograph...
such a beautiful strong photo.. speechless.
LOx
LOVE the 60s and 70s, and you look AMAZING as always :) wishing you a lovely day babe, xoxo
Fell in love with Across the Universe when I first saw it, especially love the Come Together sequence. Great photos.
The Heartbreak
Those pants look amazing on you, I like the hole outfit, it´s so you!!
I love your outfit! It's gorgeous :)
xx
Those metallic flared trousers are sensational! And your photographs are really gorgeous too.
Such a great outfit! Love those trousers.:)SarahD
Across the universe is one of my favorite films ever.
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I didn't see that movie but I really like your t-shirt and trousers :D
I LOVED Across the Universe - one of my favorite movies. Great outfit, I really adore the pants!
great pics! you look fab girl!
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Those are the neatest pants. And they sparkle! I love it paired with the shirt, great look. :)
wow, these are fantastic pictures, loved them, absolutely gorgeous
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xx
i saw the movie last month and it was so cool
my fav song was I WANT YOU SO BAD! and your pants are so cool
i recently bought some black ones flare ones
but yeah i need to show you hahhahah
since we share the same interest in flares!
i loveeeee tha pants!!!!!
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I love your pants, and the top. So divine!
Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog :)
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i have the soundtrack!!
fab photos! a really gorgeous location :) and that top is too cute. xx
I love that you took an inspiration and re-interpreted it, very cool. And I'm feeling the flares.
xxoo, Ashley
Such cool pants
I have a photo in UC on that same staircase. Love these photos.
That movie was pretty great and the actual song Across the Universe is probably my most favorite Beatles song =)
xx
MILK TEETHS
Haven't seen that movie yet, but I always love fashion inspired by films!
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Cool i love Across the Universe
and I love one of his memorable line in that movie '' Music is the only thing that made sense to me''
Love your union jack top and wide-leg pants!
Anthea,
Embracing Style
@Tiffany: thank you :) Photos were taking at UofT. University College (the actual building). It's great to see fellow Toronto bloggers ;)
@Wynne: it took me several attempts to watch it all the way through. There's just something about it that makes one drone off....
@Style Porn: would you believe me if I said I live in a castle? The beauty of my school (University of Toronto) is that it is so old, there are victorian "castles" for you to enjoy
@Elvira-Modesty: thanks so much for following, and for letting me know. I'll be sure to stop by your blog soon ;)
@Isquisofrenia: I most definitely want to see the flares. Hope you make an outfit of it and put photos up soon ;)
@Ruta: Isn't it just the most darling place? I feel like I'm in a different era
@vampire:it is a beautiful movie, and I can most definitely relate to that quote. Music is one of the few things that makes sense
Amazing t-shirt!
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